Etymology

Strait of Trump

Today it means: Strait of Hormuz (a strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf): A strait in the United States, as declared claimed as U.S. territory by President Donald Trump. Full definition →

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strait + Trump. From the habit of 47th POTUS Trump of renaming things after himself. Named after American President Donald Trump, on April 29th, 2026. Coined by American President Donald Trump in 2026, during his second presidency.

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